Thank @artc9114! It gave you some insite... The only thing with remote is that you can't turn it on/off the same with on the RF2K-S. That's why Mike KG2MM and I are using the Wifi Smart Plug 20amps.
Good question. When I'm local at the shack, I use my Anan 7000DLE Mk2 with the RF2KS. While I'm away, I use the Icom IC7610 Remotely with the RSBA1 Remote Software. The Amp that I use remotely is the Mercury Lux.
Glad you got one. Are you using the HF AUTO tuner on this? I need to get one because I need a camera to run both of my amps remotely. Everything is automatic band and autotune, but no way to monitor the output power., So I use a webcam on the amp. this amp will solve that. I hear there is a 6 month waiting list. K4RNA Also thanks for the WI-FI switch idea. I need one that does 220v however. Or two 110v 10 amp switches will do. That really helps because I can't reset the amp if I mess up somehow (happened once or twice) and the goes into stand-by. awesome thanks
Would you be able to do a comparison between the Mercury LUX and the RF2K-S? I know that a lot of hams are deciding which is the better buy. The RF2K-S includes the built-in tuner while the LUX requires an external tuner so that is also a deciding factor. Thanks for your great videos!
Greetings Darren! I have been watching your videos for a long time. This vid like your others is very well done! Lot's of pertinent info on the Lux! My question is this: What kind of display is above your monitors? The one using the red & green led's. Looks like some sort of matrix display. I would like to build one for my shack. Thanks! 73, Kevin - KK7HGD
The main thing is the ability to operate the Amplifier from a PC. When, I'm in a hotel room far away from my Shack, i can access my Amplifier via TeamViewer and use the RSBA1 remote control software for my ICOM IC7610. Additionally, I can operate FT8 using the Ham Radio Deluxe with TeamViewer to control WSJT-X, Log4om, and the Mercury LUX. My antenna tuner is the Palstar HF-AUTO automatic HF tuner. Nice easy setup while away from the Shack. The LUX also has 1500 watts SSB and 800 watts recommended for Digital.
@@DarrenN4VFR it’s no big deal. I just turned down the treble on my my computer mixer. Just wanted to let you know incase you had an issue in the audio chain.
i've got a LUX ordered for jan. '25 delivery time-frame. this is absolutely the finest ham radio amp on the market.
Great information, I'm about 5 weeks out for mine.. This video makes it worth the wait..
Thank @artc9114! It gave you some insite... The only thing with remote is that you can't turn it on/off the same with on the RF2K-S. That's why Mike KG2MM and I are using the Wifi Smart Plug 20amps.
Nice video and good to see it Capt, lots of lovely toys in the shack. Next thing to get is a big beam and work the world with a big signal.
Thanks John, I have a tower project in the future. 73's N4VFR
Mine is on order
Cap'n what power are you using 110 or 220? The plug on the back of the LUX has me confused because it looks like 110
Cool amp!
Thank you!
Nice video, thanks. I'm on the list for a Mercury IIIs, retirement/60th birthday gift to me. Only 10 more months to go ha ha ha.
did you get yours yet? i have a lux on order.
@@nhojcam I haven’t received mine yet. According to their site, I’m “On the list”. I’m hoping I’ll have it by the end of May
Nice video as always. Just curious why you bought the Lux when you already had the RF2K-S?
Good question. When I'm local at the shack, I use my Anan 7000DLE Mk2 with the RF2KS. While I'm away, I use the Icom IC7610 Remotely with the RSBA1 Remote Software. The Amp that I use remotely is the Mercury Lux.
Glad you got one. Are you using the HF AUTO tuner on this? I need to get one because I need a camera to run both of my amps remotely. Everything is automatic band and autotune, but no way to monitor the output power., So I use a webcam on the amp. this amp will solve that. I hear there is a 6 month waiting list.
K4RNA Also thanks for the WI-FI switch idea. I need one that does 220v however. Or two 110v 10 amp switches will do. That really helps because I can't reset the amp if I mess up somehow (happened once or twice) and the goes into stand-by. awesome thanks
Yes, using the Palstar HF-Auto. For 220vac: This amzn.to/3N0aazw
@@DarrenN4VFR Awesome. Will be here tomorrow. overnight shipping
Would you be able to do a comparison between the Mercury LUX and the RF2K-S? I know that a lot of hams are deciding which is the better buy. The RF2K-S includes the built-in tuner while the LUX requires an external tuner so that is also a deciding factor. Thanks for your great videos!
David, That's a good idea. I'll do that tonight. Thanks for the feedback. Look out for the video in about 5 days.
Greetings Darren! I have been watching your videos for a long time. This vid like your others is very well done! Lot's of pertinent info on the Lux! My question is this: What kind of display is above your monitors? The one using the red & green led's. Looks like some sort of matrix display. I would like to build one for my shack. Thanks! 73, Kevin - KK7HGD
Those lights are called Tix Clocks.
Thank you, sir!! I hope to QSO with you on the bands soon. 73, KK7HGD
What is the difference between the Mercury Lux vs Mercury IIIS?
The main thing is the ability to operate the Amplifier from a PC. When, I'm in a hotel room far away from my Shack, i can access my Amplifier via TeamViewer and use the RSBA1 remote control software for my ICOM IC7610. Additionally, I can operate FT8 using the Ham Radio Deluxe with TeamViewer to control WSJT-X, Log4om, and the Mercury LUX. My antenna tuner is the Palstar HF-AUTO automatic HF tuner. Nice easy setup while away from the Shack. The LUX also has 1500 watts SSB and 800 watts recommended for Digital.
1500 vs 1200 and runs much cooler with duel LDMOS and requires less input watts
Selling my mercury IIIs when lux comes
I kept both. I built my M3S
@@DarrenN4VFR yes I got lucky and got the kit too and built mine
Capt your running to much power on ft8 its a low power program.... lol
Whisper is a low power mode, I run the power needed to make the contact on FT8, FT4. 100 watts does not always cut the mustard.
Is it just me or is there is a high pitched tone in the back ground of the video ?
I'm sorry about that high pitch whine. Since then, I trashed that lapel microphone. I'm now using a DJI wireless microphone. 73
@@DarrenN4VFR it’s no big deal. I just turned down the treble on my my computer mixer.
Just wanted to let you know incase you had an issue in the audio chain.
Sweet! KJ5DUP